Summer: Review books to prep for clinicals? :)

[swimgrl554702]

Hello guys,

I just finished my soph year at Rutgers nursing and in preparation for clinicals in the Fall, i wanted to do some review - not too heavy but not too light.

I mainly want to review Pathophysiology and Anatomy&Physiology, both of which I forgot a lot of the material after the final exams

On top of that I will be studying for Pharmacology in prep for the Fall b/c I didn't want to take it in the summer like many students ($$) but I want to be prepared so I don't struggle and get overwhelmed.

So my main question - do any of you have recommendations on what books to buy to:

- Review for Pathophysiology

- Review for A&P

- Prepare ahead for Pharmacology/Pharmacotherapeutics

- Prepare for clinicals in general (for the 3rd year, they'll be childbearing, pediatrics, and med/surg)

I have access to Amazon and Barnes&Noble

Thank you so much, and I hope you guys have a great and fruitful summer!

[ExpBrittany]

Hi,

- For my patho class, I used "Pathophysiology Made Easy."

-Med surg I used "Fluid & Electrolytes Made Easy." Also Silvestri Saunders NCLEX 6th ed (purple book).

-I used my pharm book when I took pharm, but now I am thinking about getting a book from the "Made Easy" series. I actually previewed a Kindle edition earlier this afternoon. I might get the hard copy.

-I did order today "Human Anatomy & Physiology" from the made easy series, which I love. I passed Med surg with a "B-", but I totally struggled with remembering the A & P, even after taking patho. Go figure.

-For clinicals, review your health & assessment book. Know landmarks for heart, lungs & g.i. while auscultating.

-Know normal/abnormal vital sign ranges & lab values.

-Focus on A & P for cardiovascular, respiratory, renal & g.i. systems.

-Know fluid & electrolytes - PLEASE.

-Hell, even a review of medical terminology would not be bad.

-Don't forget food & nutrition. Basics like needle sizes, sterile technique, NG tube insertion.

-Pre & especially post-op assessment for surgeries. What to look for, when to call the doctor.

I'm gonna stop here because I could go on, and on, and on, lol.

Anyway, I too plan to review over the summer. Just 3 hours a day, 3 days a week. Nothing intense. I know others will tell you to enjoy your summer, as you should. Or not to purchase study guides. However, there is nothing wrong with reviewing material. There is a big difference studying/reviewing at your leisure vs under stress & being burnt out. I spare NO EXPENSE when it comes to supplemental material for my classes. Instead of ordering take-out for dinner two nights in a row, eat a sandwich & you'll have money for a book.

Good luck!

[swimgrl554702]

Hello!

First off, thank you for answering!

My professor actually recommended Pathophys Made Easy for light reference during our course, but I found it too simple for her class - I guess it was to give a general background, but half the time the more specific things weren't mentioned - would you say the book helped for clinicals tho, even if it didn't help for class?

And I never took health assessment - I take it next semester! Our program is a direct from HS 4 year program so I think we start off pretty general first 2 years. Would you recommended a specific resource/reference book/website for that?

Haha I got so overwhelmed by the other bullet points>

And yeah I'm going to try to enjoy my summer too hehe, so I'm not too stressed out and am freshly prepped for the coming school year, which I know will be busy and full of various commitments.

Thank you again!

BTW I tried PM'ing you for the more specific questions but maybe I'm very new at this, but is it not possible for me to PM unless we're friends loll?